Polk County will finally give Mack Lavelle Proctor a dignified funeral after he was murdered and went 52 years without a name. Proctor was buried in a pauper’s grave while detectives worked to identify him. His remains was found by a fisherman between Lake Lulu and Lake Ship in 1972. According to WFLA, detectives from...
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Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Suspect in Fatal Marquette Park Hit-and-Run
Following the death of a 54-year-old woman in a hit-and-run incident, the Chicago Police Department has issued a community notice for the Marquette Park neighborhood. The CPD said in a statement that the tragic collision happened last Wednesday at around 5:57 p.m. close to the 6700 block of S Western Ave. According to the CPD’s...
Knoxville Police Release Body-Cam Footage of Police Shooting on Fairview Street, Suspect Charged with Aggravated Assault
Body-camera footage of the events leading up to a police shooting that took place on the 2600 block of Fairview Street last Tuesday has been made public by the Knoxville Police Department. After receiving 9-1-1 calls regarding a disturbance involving a man brandishing an axe, authorities arrived on the scene. Just before 1:15 p.m., officers...
Phelps County Felon Sentenced to 15 Years for Gun and Meth Offenses
For crimes involving firearms and methamphetamine, Clifford Pankey, a 42-year-old Phelps County convicted criminal, was given a 15-year jail sentence. Pankey entered a guilty plea in July to counts of felon in possession of a firearm, making, distributing, and possessing meth, as well as having a large quantity of illegal firearms, including both stolen goods...
Showers in the Forecast, Portland Braces for Rainy Days Ahead, NWS Issues Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast a string of showers over the next few days, so residents of Portland, Oregon, should keep their umbrellas handy. According to the National Weather Service Portland, Portlanders may anticipate “a chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers after 2pm,” with a high of about 51...
Salt Lake City Braces for Wintry Weather Mix, Thanksgiving Travelers Advised to Monitor Forecasts
A wintry mix of weather is predicted for the next few days, according to a detailed forecast provided by Salt Lake City’s National Weather Service. The National Weather Service predicts that today will be overcast with a high of about 58 degrees for Salt Lake City residents. A blustery background to an otherwise cloudy day...
10-Year-Old Antioch Girl Lauded by Police for Thwarting Carjacking and Protecting Siblings
When a 10-year-old Antioch girl’s bravery and fast reactions prevented her brothers from being carjacked, she became a local hero.On social media, the Antioch Police Department described the incident and showed how Aliyah jumped to action when she saw an intruder. At the Antioch Florist on Delta Fair Blvd., Aliyah’s mother briefly got out of...
Washington County Parks Offer Free Entry for a Peaceful Black Friday Alternative
The day after Thanksgiving is a free admission day at Washington County Parks. The outside crowd can have a more tranquil Black Friday experience surrounded by maples and pines while consumers compete for doorbuster bargains. The Parks Department is encouraging people to switch carts for paths, according to an announcement on its website. The day...
Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission Launches Mini-Grant Program for High School Clubs
Recently, the Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission revealed a new financing opportunity aimed at the high school students in the area. The goal of the 2025 High School Clubs Mini-Grant Program is to directly fund artistic and cultural endeavors led by student organizations. All Casa Grande high schools, including home high school programs, are...
MIT’s AVT Consortium Spearheads Research on Trust in Autonomous Vehicles for Enhanced Safety and Adoption
MIT’s Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Consortium has been putting in a lot of effort to understand how drivers are interacting with, and to some extent, putting their faith in, artificial intelligence and related developments amid the rapidly developing autonomous and assisted vehicle technology. The consortium has been a source of data-driven insights since 2015, providing...